Rate Your Bible Knowledge With a Christmas Quiz

How Well Do You Know the Christmas Story of Jesus' Birth?

Christmas Bible Quiz
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1. Who said: "Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel?"
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2. When Mary told Joseph she was pregnant, what did he do?
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3. Before the birth of Jesus, who received a visit from an angel announcing the miraculous birth?
The Annunciation by Andrea Solari or Solario (1460-1520).. De Agostini Picture Library / Getty Images
4. What was the name of the Christmas angel who visited Mary to tell her she would give birth to a son and call him Jesus?
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5. Why did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus?
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6. Where was Jesus born?
7. When was Jesus born?
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8. Who visited Jesus on the night of his birth?
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9. Why did the shepherds go looking for Jesus that night?
10. Who plotted to kill the baby Jesus?
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11. Approximately how old was Jesus when the wise men (Magi) from the east arrived with their gifts?
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12. Bonus Question: Who is Jesus?
Actor James Burke-Dunsmore plays Jesus in 'The Passion of Jesus' in Trafalgar Square on April 3, 2015 in London, England.. Dan Kitwood / Staff / Getty Images
Rate Your Bible Knowledge With a Christmas Quiz
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I got Theologian Status: You Know Your Bible Inside and Out. Rate Your Bible Knowledge With a Christmas Quiz
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Congratulations on a perfect score! Not only do you know your Bible from cover to cover, you've likely devoted your life to theological pursuits. You might consider getting your doctorate of divinity if you haven't already, or at least writing your own Bible trivia quizzes.

Rate Your Bible Knowledge With a Christmas Quiz
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I got Bible Scholar Status: You Are Gaining Mastery of God's Word. Rate Your Bible Knowledge With a Christmas Quiz
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Obviously, this is not your first Bible trivia quiz. Your almost-perfect results indicate a strong dedication to studying the Bible and growing in your relationship with God. You've probably already discovered some exciting things about God's Word--that it's living, active, inspired, without error, and constantly new. You're well on your way to theologian status!

Rate Your Bible Knowledge With a Christmas Quiz
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As a student of the Scriptures, you're likely enjoying the adventure of growing in your relationship with God as you dig deeper into your studies of the Bible. Your score indicates a solid foundation, but like most of us, there's room for growth. If you're interested in adding some new tools to your study resources, you might consider one of these top Bible commentaries.

Rate Your Bible Knowledge With a Christmas Quiz
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Hey, everyone has to start somewhere. And a few of the questions were moderately tricky. As a brand new Christian you can't be expected to know everything about the Bible. But you wouldn't be taking Bible quizzes if you weren't eager to learn more. One of the best and easiest ways to continue growing in your knowledge of the Bible is to start reading and studying. It's a life-long process, so try to enjoy the journey. If you stay on track and don't get discouraged, before you know it you'll be acing quizzes like this one.